Month guide · Oslo · Norway
Oslo in June
What June is really like in Oslo: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Flladina, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
June is one of the best months to visit Oslo. Expect average highs of 20°C (68°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 18.8 hours of daylight. Nearly 19 hours of daylight around midsummer, outdoor festivals and the start of fjord swimming.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 20°C (68°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 18.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 15°C (59°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Oslo: days average 20°C (68°F) against a yearly average high of 10°C (50°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 30 days. Compared with May (16°C (61°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 22°C (72°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 03:54
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 22:41
- Daylight
- About 18.8 hours
- Sea
- 15°C (59°F)
Summer (June–August). Up to 19 hours of daylight, island ferries, fjord swimming and outdoor festivals; the busiest and priciest season.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
- Piknik i Parken music festival in Sofienberg Park (usually June)
- Midsummer Eve bonfires along the fjord (23 June)
- Oslo Pride (usually late June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Architecture · Bjørvika
Deichman Bjørvika library
Oslo's main public library opened in 2020 opposite the Opera House, with several floors of reading spaces, a cinema, recording studios and maker workshops, all free to use.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Views
Market · Grünerløkka
Mathallen Oslo
Ask cheese counters to let you taste different brunost styles, from mild to the darker goat's-milk versions.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Rainy day
- Shopping
Museum · Kjelsås
Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology
Norsk Teknisk Museum fills a large hall at Kjelsås, near the top of the Akerselva, with steam engines, early cars, aircraft and computers, plus a hands-on science centre where children can experiment with electricity, water and light.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- History
Architecture · Bjørvika
Oslo Opera House
Walk the roof at sunset, then cross the footbridge to Sørenga for dinner by the water.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes, more with a tour
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Architecture
- Views
- Photo spot
- Couples
What to pack
For highs near 20°C, lows near 10°C and 10 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Oslo?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Oslo?
It is one of the best months to visit Oslo. Nearly 19 hours of daylight around midsummer, outdoor festivals and the start of fjord swimming.
+How warm is Oslo in June?
Average highs are around 20°C (68°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Oslo in June?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.